Safety Specialist III (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Safety Specialist III to train school bus drivers to obtain CDLs and operate buses safely under state laws and district policies. The role also trains bus monitors in student behavior and equipment use, tracks safety performance, and conducts post-accident retraining.

You will assist investigations into vehicle accidents and workers’ compensation claims, recommend safety trainings, and work with the Safety Manager to implement equipment and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Train School Bus Drivers to obtain a commercial driver’s license and to safely operate a school bus in accordance with state laws and Dallas ISD policies.
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Skills

Exceptional communication

Strong organizational and problem Solv

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas School Bus Driver Medical Examination

DPS Certification for School Bus Drivers; CDL with P and S endorsements

CPR certification

TEEX School Bus Driver Training the Trainer Program

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description - Safety Specialist III (226 Days) (RTP20261001-006)

Job Description

Safety Specialist III (226 Days) - ( RTP20261001-006 )

Description

• Train School Bus Drivers to be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license and to safely operate a school bus in accordance with state laws, Dallas ISD Policies and procedures, and student behavior and management.
• Train School Bus Monitors in student behavior, management, and the use of specialized equipment required for the safe transport of students.
• Tracks and reports on employee participation or assessment results. Evaluate to determine if an employee meets the standards and expectations of Dallas ISD, with respect to safety.
• Provide retraining as directed and post-accident training to those employees involved in accidents, focusing on the conditions and actions causing the accident as determined by the accident investigation.
• Assist in the response to an investigation of vehicle accidents and worker’s compensation claims involving employees, students, and Dallas ISD property.
• Recommend the completion of specific safety training before an employee is allowed to continue working.
• Recommend safety and training programs to address safety needs as a result of observation, discussion with transportation personnel, vehicle inspections, and participation in accident response and investigations.
• Identify and report to the Safety Manager, if the safety and health of an employee, others, and/or property is in jeopardy.
• Work cooperatively with Safety Manager to recommend proper safety equipment or district procedures needed to improve transportation safety.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Texas School Bus Driver Medical Examination required
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and a record that meets the District’s standard required
• DPS Certification for School Bus Drivers; Current Texas Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver’s License, with "P" and "S"
  endorsements; Driving record with 3 or less penalty points; Complete TEEX School Bus Driver Training the Trainer Program required
• CPR certification required
• Two or more years of experience driving a CMV requiring a CDL of the same or higher class and/or the same endorsement and meets all applicable State qualification requirements for CMV instructors required
• Exceptional communication, public relation and interpersonal skills
• Possess thorough knowledge of Dallas ISD and its policies, preferred.
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Computer skills and experience using MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Travel throughout the district may be required.